Fruit-jar holder



L. H. SHANKL FRUIT JAR HOLDER APPLICATION FILED AUG.I3. I920.

Patented my 1111, 1.922;

FRUIT-JAR HOLDER.

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Application filed August 13, 1920.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Lnwrs H. SHANE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Paradise, in the county of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fruit- Jar Holders, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to fruit jar holders and consists in the combinations and arrangements of elements hereinafter described and particularly set forth in the accompanying claim.

The invention has for its purpose to provide an article of this character which will securely hold a fruit jar, or other type of jar, for transporting the same from one place to another; or for securing the same with one hand for the purpose of unscrewing the cap of the jar with the other hand.

A further purpose of the invention rcresides in providing a fruit jar holder with a pliable or soft strip to engage with the surface of the jar proper to the end of bringing the same into intimate contact with metal parts, and it is proposed to make said strip of suflicient width to evenly distribute the pressure of the gripping member against the jar body without liability of cracking or otherwise injuring the same.

Another purpose of the invention resides in forming the upper marginal edge of the jar embracing band with crimped portions, to the end that the same will closely hold against that portion of a fruit jar known as the shoulder, which is the strongest portion of the jar body.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view thereof, and

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the same.

Referring to the construction in further detail, 3 designates a partially circular band of suitable metal and of appropriate width. and thickness and on the adjacent ends of which are secured the two eye-pieces et of wire or other material, and which in the pres ent instance are shown as secured to the band 3 by soldering, as at 5.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July if, 1922.

Serial No. 402,270.

A pair of tongs 6 engage with the eyemembers 4. and are actuated on the pivot pin 7 by the handles 8 to draw said eyepieces together and contract the band against the body of the jar, as will be understood.

A pliable strip 9 of any suitable material is secured to the strip 3 on the inner face thereof and has for its function to engage directly with the ar body with sufiicient resiliency to prevent cracking of the jar when the handles 8 are drawn together under normal pressure.

The upper edge 3 of the jar is crimped, as at 10, for its greater portion, and the function of this irregular edge is to provide a suitable bearing surface to contact with that part of an ordinary fruit jar known as the shoulder, which is virtually the strongest part of the ar, and thereby provide an additional securing bearing element when the device is actually clamped against the body of the jar in its normal usage.

It will be obvious, of course, that different forms of construction may be provided in lieu of that disclosed and described. herein; and while I have shown and de scribed certain apparatus for accomplishing the results initially stated it is to be understood that I am not limited to the precise details shown, but may on the other hand adopt such modifications or changes within the scope of the claim to better suit the end in view.

hat is claimed as new is:

A combined fruit jar holder and closure remover therefor comprising a flexible metallic band, a pliable strip secured on the inner surface of the band, eye pieces secured to the respective ends of said band, tongs engaging said eye pieces for contracting and expanding the band, and the upper edge'of said band being crimped whereby to provide a bearing element for engaging with the shoulder of the jar, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

LEWIS H. SHANE. 

